8/13/17 7:10 p.m. update: The witnesses in the photo have been identified but DCSO is still looking for the identity of the two male suspects.
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One man was stabbed and two other men are being sought after an altercation led to a stabbing outside Harrah’s Tahoe on Sunday, August 13 at about 3:10 a.m.
Deputies from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) were called to the Stateline casino valet area on a report of a stabbing and robbery. When they arrived they found the unidentified man with a serious stab wound.
The victim was transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno where he went into surgery. His condition is unknown at this time.
Witnesses told deputies that there was an altercation between two men and the victim. The duo fled the scene after the incident.
DCSO is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying person(s) of interest in the violent crime of robbery, battery with a deadly weapon, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Investigators are asking for assistance in identifying two male suspects who are depicted in camera footage prior to the altercation, both photos are in this story. The suspect in a white tee shirt in one of the photos walks with a limp.
The third picture depicts possible witnesses to the altercation and they may have transported the suspects from the scene.
A reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspect(s). Your identity is not needed and you will remain anonymous. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call DCSO Dispatch at (775) 782-5126 or Douglas County Secret Witness at: 775-78-CRIME (775-782-7463) or DCSO Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski at (775)782-9909.